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Belfalas Marines

Requires Dol Amroth Guardhouse Level 2 Strong vs. Infantry Can toggle between javelin and axe In keeping with its maritime traditions, the coastal land of Dol Amroth maintained a force of seaborne soldiers tasked with keeping safe the waters between Gondor and distant Harad.

Dol Amroth

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Cost450

Health / soldier200

Health / full battalion3,000

Attack range300

Movement speed50

Command points60

Base statistics · Build time: 25s · Range and speed use game units. Mixed battalions are broken down below. Conditional bonuses are not folded into these totals.

OFFENSE

Weapons & attack range

Damage is per hit, before target armor. Different projectile upgrades are shown separately. Attack timing can also depend on animation; these values are not a DPS estimate.

Base equipment

PRIMARY

BelfalasMarineLanceThrown · BelfalasMarines

Range

ⓘ

Maximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.

300Pre-attack

ⓘ

Delay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.

400 msShot delay

ⓘ

Configured delay between attacks, in milliseconds. This applies to melee swings too. Animation and reload timing can also affect the actual attack rate.

1,100 msClip

ⓘ

Attacks per reload cycle, not total ammunition. Not specified means the weapon definition does not set a clip size; this is common for melee weapons.

Damage type	Damage / hit	Conditions
SLASH	50	Without Upgrade_CanTaunt
SLASH	10	Requires Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 · Without Upgrade_CanTaunt
FLAME	1	Requires Upgrade_CanTaunt
FLAME	20	Requires Upgrade_CanTaunt
SLASH	50	Requires Upgrade_CanTaunt
SLASH	10	Requires Upgrade_CanTaunt / Upgrade_ObjectLevel3

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
AttackRange	`MORDOR_HARADRIM_LANCER_RANGE`	300
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
WeaponSpeed	`261`	261
MinWeaponSpeed	`61`	61
MaxWeaponSpeed	`361`	361
FireFX	`FX_HaradrimSpearThrow`	—
ScaleWeaponSpeed	`Yes`	—
AcceptableAimDelta	`15.0`	15
HitPercentage	`100`	100
ScatterRadius	`20.0`	20
DelayBetweenShots	`1100`	1,100
PreAttackDelay	`400`	400
FiringDuration	`1000`	1,000
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
CanBeDodged	`Yes`	—
RequireFollowThru	`Yes`	—
IsAimingWeapon	`Yes`	—
ClipSize	`1`	1
AutoReloadsClip	`Yes`	—
AntiAirborneVehicle	`Yes`	—
AntiAirborneMonster	`Yes`	—
ClipReloadTime	`Min:2800 Max:2800`	—

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:86460

BelfalasMarineLanceThrown

close range weaponset toggle 1

PRIMARY

BelfalasMarineSword · BelfalasMarines

Range

ⓘ

Maximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.

11.5Pre-attack

ⓘ

Delay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.

400 msShot delay

ⓘ

Configured delay between attacks, in milliseconds. This applies to melee swings too. Animation and reload timing can also affect the actual attack rate.

1,200 msClip

ⓘ

Attacks per reload cycle, not total ammunition. Not specified means the weapon definition does not set a clip size; this is common for melee weapons.

Not specified

Damage type	Damage / hit	Splash radius	Conditions
SLASH	50	0	No upgrade gate specified
SLASH	85	0	Requires Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`STANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE`	11.5
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
DelayBetweenShots	`ANGMAR_SWORD_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	1,200
PreAttackDelay	`ANGMAR_SWORD_PREATTACKDELAY`	400
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—
FireFlankFX	`FX_Flanking`	—
FiringDuration	`ANGMAR_SWORD_FIRINGDURATION`	800

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:86622

BelfalasMarineSword

weaponset toggle 1

PRIMARY

BelfalasMarineSword · BelfalasMarines

Range

ⓘ

Maximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.

11.5Pre-attack

ⓘ

Delay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.

400 msShot delay

ⓘ

Configured delay between attacks, in milliseconds. This applies to melee swings too. Animation and reload timing can also affect the actual attack rate.

1,200 msClip

ⓘ

Attacks per reload cycle, not total ammunition. Not specified means the weapon definition does not set a clip size; this is common for melee weapons.

Not specified

Damage type	Damage / hit	Splash radius	Conditions
SLASH	50	0	No upgrade gate specified
SLASH	85	0	Requires Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`STANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE`	11.5
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
DelayBetweenShots	`ANGMAR_SWORD_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	1,200
PreAttackDelay	`ANGMAR_SWORD_PREATTACKDELAY`	400
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—
FireFlankFX	`FX_Flanking`	—
FiringDuration	`ANGMAR_SWORD_FIRINGDURATION`	800

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:86622

BelfalasMarineSword

DEFENSE

Armor profiles

These percentages are damage received: 50% takes half damage; 200% takes double damage. Unlisted types use DEFAULT. Abilities and temporary modifiers can change the result.

Base equipment

ArcherArmor · BelfalasMarines

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	85%
SLASH	135%
PIERCE	60%
SPECIALIST	135%
CAVALRY	185%
CRUSH	220%
SIEGE	100%
FLAME	100%
FROST	100%
MAGIC	100%
HERO	200%
HERO_RANGED	200%
STRUCTURAL	40%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:1926

ArcherArmor

player upgrade

ArcherHeavyArmor · BelfalasMarines

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	40%
SLASH	85%
PIERCE	30%
SPECIALIST	85%
CAVALRY	100%
CRUSH	100%
SIEGE	50%
FLAME	50%
FROST	75%
MAGIC	50%
HERO	100%
HERO_RANGED	100%
STRUCTURAL	20%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:1979

ArcherHeavyArmor

TOOLS OF THE BATTLEFIELD

Abilities & passive effects

Descriptions come from game tooltips and may lag behind balance edits. Expand implementation details to inspect the current effects and conditions.

active

Sink Them! (W)

Cooldown 360s

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_TRIGGER_ATTRIBUTE_MODIFIER`	—
ReloadTime	`360000`	360,000
InitiateAtLocationSound	`GondorSoldierCelebratingLarge`	—

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_SinkThemEnabler

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityTheodenGloriousCharge`	—
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel2`	—

HordeDispatchSpecialPower ModuleTag_SinkThemBuff

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityTheodenGloriousCharge`	—
UpdateModuleStartsAttack	`No`	—
StartsPaused	`Yes`	—
SetModelCondition	`ModelConditionState:USER_3`	—
SetModelConditionTime	`30`	30

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:69297

Command_BelfalasSinkThem

active

Ill Omens

Cooldown 0s

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel3

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_FAKE_LEADERSHIP_BUTTON`	—
ReloadTime	`1`	1

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:69312

Command_BelfalasIllOmens

upgrade / mode

Toggle Weapon (T)

Requires: Upgrade_HorseDiscipline

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:69324

Command_ToggleBelfalasWeapon

upgrade / mode

Purchase Imbued Blades(C)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70025

Command_PurchaseUpgradeDolAmrothForgedBlades

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of the Swan (V)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70000

Command_PurchaseUpgradeDolAmrothBasicTraining

active

Capture Building

Cooldown 0s

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING`	—
ReloadTime	`0`	0
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoice	`VoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding`	—
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoice	`VoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding`	—
EvaEventToPlayOnSuccess	`BuildingCaptured`	—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_CaptureBuilding

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding`	—
UpdateModuleStartsAttack	`Yes`	—
StartsPaused	`No`	—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_CaptureBuildingUpdate

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding`	—
StartAbilityRange	`15.0`	15
UnpackTime	`1`	1
PreparationTime	`15000`	15,000
PackTime	`1`	1
DoCaptureFX	`Yes`	—
LoseStealthOnTrigger	`Yes`	—

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432

Command_CaptureBuilding

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_CanTaunt

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_CanTaunt`	—
ShowSubObjects	`FireArowTip`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:233

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_HorseDiscipline

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgradeUndo

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_HorseDiscipline`	—
HideSubObjects	`FireArowTip`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:237

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgradeUndo

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_CanTaunt

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_CanTaunt`	—
ShowSubObjects	`FireArowTip`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:1016

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_HorseDiscipline

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgradeUndo

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_HorseDiscipline`	—
HideSubObjects	`FireArowTip`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:1020

SubObjectsUpgrade ModuleTag_FireArrowSwapUpgradeUndo

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel1

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade HideSubObjects_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel1`	—
HideSubObjects	`Forged_Blade PAULDRONS GREAVES VAMBRACES SHIELD`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:1027

SubObjectsUpgrade HideSubObjects_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Armor Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

ArmorUpgrade ModuleTag_ArmorUpgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:1032

ArmorUpgrade ModuleTag_ArmorUpgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor`	—
RecolorHouse	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`PAULDRONS GREAVES VAMBRACES SHIELD`	—
ExcludeSubobjects	`Forged_Blade`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:1036

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades`	—
ShowSubObjects	`Forged_Blade`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:1043

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_Upgrade

Battalion composition & progression

Member template	Count	Health each
BelfalasMarines	15	200

Experience and level upgrades (5)

Level definition	XP requirement	Upgrades / modifiers
GoodLevel1	1	Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
GoodLevel2	50	Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 GoodTroopBonusRank2
GoodLevel3	100	Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl3 GoodTroopBonusRank3
GoodLevel4	150	Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl4 GoodTroopBonusRank4
GoodLevel5	200	Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 GoodTroopBonusRank5

JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

Faction	Building	Unlock requirements	Path
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSet → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DismountedBodyGuard, Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSet → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DismountedBodyGuard, Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DismountedBodyGuard, Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_MountedBodyGuard	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSet → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_MountedBodyGuard	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3, Upgrade_MountedBodyGuard	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DismountedBodyGuard, Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_MountedBodyGuard	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → fortress_dolamroth → DolAmrothFortressCitadel → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSet → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DismountedBodyGuard, Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_MountedBodyGuard	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → fortress_dolamroth → DolAmrothFortressCitadel → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde
Dol Amroth	Dol Amroth Guardhouse	Upgrade_DismountedBodyGuard, Upgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3, Upgrade_MountedBodyGuard	Trace Starting builder → DolAmrothPorter → fortress_dolamroth → DolAmrothFortressCitadel → DolAmrothPorter → DolAmrothGuardhouse → DolAmrothGuardhouseCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:70100` Command_ConstructBelfalasMarinesHorde

FIELD NOTES

Strategy

Strategy notes have not been written for this unit yet. Use its range, armor profiles and recruitment requirements to inform comparisons; the stat sheet alone does not establish a winning matchup.

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/dolamroth/belfalasmarines.ini:2

BelfalasMarinesHorde